Ping An Good Doctor Partners with 'Medical Rising Stars' to Support Young Medical Talent Development — 2020 Shanghai Forum on Medical and Health Development and Cooperation Signing Ceremony Successfully Held

On the afternoon of September 9, 2020, the 2020 Shanghai Medical and Health Development Forum and the “Rising Stars in Medicine” Cooperation Signing Ceremony were held at the China Financial Information Center in Shanghai. The event was hosted by the Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation. Distinguished attendees included Zhang Xiong, Party Secretary and Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission; Ning Guang, Chairman of the Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation; and Fang Weihao, Interim Chairman of the Board and CEO of PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR. The event was moderated by renowned host Ma Hongman.

2020 was destined to be an extraordinary year. The sudden outbreak of the pandemic disrupted the entire world, and we witnessed young healthcare professionals in white coats bravely shouldering heavy responsibilities, fearing no disease, rushing to the front lines at the first opportunity, carrying their mission on their shoulders, and becoming a core force in safeguarding life and health. To better promote the sound development of the pharmaceutical and healthcare industry, continuously deepen the cultivation of young medical talents, and advance technology-enabled innovation and integration in the medical field, the Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation has themed its initiative around “Development.” By harnessing the power of its platform and uniting the dreams and original aspirations of medical workers, scientists, and entrepreneurs, the foundation aims to create an industry thought leadership event grounded in a macro-industrial perspective, facilitating the flow and integration of medical resources, and contributing Shanghai’s wisdom and solutions to the construction of a Healthy China.

In the golden September, harvest and hope go hand in hand. Zhang Xiong, Party Secretary of the Shanghai Municipal Health Commission, stated in his speech that advancing Shanghai’s development into an Asian medical center requires us to unite efforts from all sectors. We look forward to the vigorous growth of Shanghai’s healthcare sector, strengthening and solidifying the foundation of its medical talent pool, supporting young healthcare professionals, and empowering them to become committed and accomplished practitioners capable of shouldering the historic responsibility of advancing the Healthy China initiative in Shanghai.

“Rising Stars in Medicine” is a prominent brand for the cultivation of young medical talents and public welfare services within Shanghai’s healthcare system. Academician Ning Guang, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering and Chairman of the Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation, stated that the Foundation remains unwavering and spares no effort in supporting the further development, refinement, and advancement of young medical practitioners in Shanghai, helping them truly become knowledgeable, courageous, elegant, and compassionate physicians.

(PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR Interim Chairman of the Board and CEO Fang Weihao attended the on-site event)

In his address, Fang Weihao, Interim Chairman of the Board and CEO of PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR, stated that the company remains committed to its mission of building a professional bridge between doctors and patients, aiming to create China’s largest, most advanced, and most defensible internet healthcare service platform. We recognize that as an enterprise grows in scale, so too does its social responsibility. PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR will provide tangible support for the comprehensive development of young medical talent in Shanghai, offering greater opportunities for ambitious professionals to showcase their expertise, thereby cultivating more future backbone forces for China’s healthcare sector.

(Signing Ceremony of the Cooperation Agreement between Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation and PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR for the “Rising Star in Medicine” Project)

At the event, the Shanghai Medical and Health Development Foundation and PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR held a signing ceremony to formalize their partnership on the “Rising Stars in Medicine” project. The two parties will collaborate to comprehensively support the development of young medical talents in Shanghai, providing more platforms for aspiring professionals to showcase their expertise, and are committed to cultivating future backbone forces for China’s healthcare cause.

“Internet Plus” represents a transformation in production methods and mindsets, and even more so, a change ingrained in our very DNA. In recent years, traditional hospitals and pharmaceutical companies have also ventured online, exploring the blue ocean of internet healthcare. Leveraging internet medical technologies, they provide proactive solutions to longstanding issues such as difficulties in accessing medical care and high medication costs for the general public. During the pandemic, internet healthcare opened up an online front in the fight against the virus, significantly alleviating the pressure on offline hospitals and reducing the risk of infection. As a leading enterprise in internet healthcare, PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR provided public consultations on COVID-19 and guidance on epidemic prevention through free online clinics. During the peak of the pandemic, the platform recorded 1.11 billion visits, demonstrating the prominent social value of internet healthcare. As the immense potential of internet healthcare is gradually unleashed, how should we truly understand and integrate the spirit of the internet era—openness, equality, collaboration, and sharing—into the healthcare industry?

In the second half of the forum, Wu Fan, Vice Dean of Shanghai Medical College of Fudan University; Zhang Jidong, Vice President of Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine; Yu Guangjun, President of Shanghai Children's Hospital; Zhang Jun, Vice Dean of the School of Economics at Fudan University; and Zhang Wenhong, Director of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University, among others, engaged in dynamic discussions from multidimensional perspectives ranging from macro-industry trends to public health system reforms. Centered on the deep integration of the internet with healthcare and hygiene, they exchanged insights and explored new pathways for development.

Zhang Jidong, Vice President of Renji Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of Medicine, stated in his presentation that the development of internet hospitals is an inevitable social trend. Their advantage lies in effectively complementing physical hospitals and improving service efficiency. In the future, those who master information will hold the initiative and guide many directions of scientific development.

Technology has become a major driving force in the development of the healthcare industry, playing a vital role in improving medical quality and reducing healthcare costs. The relentless efforts of leading tech companies in the sector, represented by PINGAN GOOD DOCTOR, have opened new channels for the effective and sustained decentralization of high-quality urban medical and health resources, thereby multiplying the efficiency of these premium resources. During the roundtable discussion at the forum, participants actively explored how to leverage technology to empower healthcare and health management, reshape the doctor-patient connection, and chart a path toward breakthroughs in future smart healthcare.

Upholding the benevolent spirit of healers and solidly advancing the cultivation of young medical talent; actively embracing technological innovation to better safeguard people’s lives and health—the consensus and strength forged at the 2020 Shanghai Medical and Health Development Forum will continue to propel more outstanding young medical professionals to become a vital force serving national strategies and urban development. We are confident that, through the concerted efforts and dedication of visionaries from all sectors, the future of China’s medical and healthcare undertakings will undoubtedly be brighter and more glorious!